Gastrointestinal Disorders NCLEX questions 2026-03-04
The health care provider schedules a patient for a colonoscopy. In a. he will be sedated to minimize discomfort
preparing him for this procedure, you explain that:
a. he will be sedated to minimize discomfort
b. the procedure takes only about six minutes
c. he may have a liquid breakfast before the procedure
d. he can go back to work as soon as the procedure is over
The nurse is caring for several patients with gastrointestinal b. patient reports black discoloration of stool
problems. Which patient is most likely to need a guaiac
(hemooccult) test?
a. patient reports dark amber-colored urine
b. patient reports black discoloration of stool
c. Patient vomits small amounts of yellow emesis
d. patient complains of right upper quadrant pain
Which healthy lifestyle choice can decrease the risk of pancreatic d. refrain from smoking cigarettes
cancer?
a. Eat a well-balanced diet
b. Obtain 30 minutes of exercise at least three times a week
c. Refrain from drinking any alcohol
d. refrain from smoking cigarettes
When patients undergo diagnostic tests of the gastrointestinal a. dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
system, elderly patients in particular must be closely watched for:
a. dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
b. nausea and vomiting
c. diarrhea
d. constipation from contrast media
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Hyperactive bowel sounds in one quadrant and absent bowel d. intestinal obstruction
sounds in other quadrants plus nausea and vomiting may
indicate:
a. pancreatitis
b. cholecystitis
c. gastrointestinal bleeding
d. intestinal obstruction
Your patient is to have a liver biopsy. What teaching points Nothing is allowed by mouth for 4-8 hours prior to procedure
should be included in the instructions (SATA) Local or general anesthesia will be used
a. Nothing is allowed by mouth for 4-8 hours prior to the It will be necessary to lie on the right side for 1-2 hours post procedure.
procedure Heavy lifting or strenuous activities are to be avoided for 1-2 weeks
b. local or general anesthesia will be used
c. patient will be positioned on the right side for the procedure
d. The procedure takes about an hour
e. It will be necessary to lie on the right side for 1-2 hours
postprocedure
d. Heavy lifting or strenuous activities are to be avoided for 1-2
weeks
The nurse hears in report that a patient is suspected of having c. Perform serial measurements of abdominal girth
ascites. WHich action is the nurse most likely to initiate for this
specific condition?
a. Elevate the head of the bed 30-45 degrees
b. Assess for pain every 30-60 minutes
c. Perform serial measurements of abdominal girth
d. Slightly elevate legs and buttocks to help expel flatus
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The health care provider schedules a patient for a colonoscopy. In a. he will be sedated to minimize discomfort
preparing him for this procedure, you explain that:
a. he will be sedated to minimize discomfort
b. the procedure takes only about six minutes
c. he may have a liquid breakfast before the procedure
d. he can go back to work as soon as the procedure is over
The nurse is caring for several patients with gastrointestinal b. patient reports black discoloration of stool
problems. Which patient is most likely to need a guaiac
(hemooccult) test?
a. patient reports dark amber-colored urine
b. patient reports black discoloration of stool
c. Patient vomits small amounts of yellow emesis
d. patient complains of right upper quadrant pain
Which healthy lifestyle choice can decrease the risk of pancreatic d. refrain from smoking cigarettes
cancer?
a. Eat a well-balanced diet
b. Obtain 30 minutes of exercise at least three times a week
c. Refrain from drinking any alcohol
d. refrain from smoking cigarettes
When patients undergo diagnostic tests of the gastrointestinal a. dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
system, elderly patients in particular must be closely watched for:
a. dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
b. nausea and vomiting
c. diarrhea
d. constipation from contrast media
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Hyperactive bowel sounds in one quadrant and absent bowel d. intestinal obstruction
sounds in other quadrants plus nausea and vomiting may
indicate:
a. pancreatitis
b. cholecystitis
c. gastrointestinal bleeding
d. intestinal obstruction
Your patient is to have a liver biopsy. What teaching points Nothing is allowed by mouth for 4-8 hours prior to procedure
should be included in the instructions (SATA) Local or general anesthesia will be used
a. Nothing is allowed by mouth for 4-8 hours prior to the It will be necessary to lie on the right side for 1-2 hours post procedure.
procedure Heavy lifting or strenuous activities are to be avoided for 1-2 weeks
b. local or general anesthesia will be used
c. patient will be positioned on the right side for the procedure
d. The procedure takes about an hour
e. It will be necessary to lie on the right side for 1-2 hours
postprocedure
d. Heavy lifting or strenuous activities are to be avoided for 1-2
weeks
The nurse hears in report that a patient is suspected of having c. Perform serial measurements of abdominal girth
ascites. WHich action is the nurse most likely to initiate for this
specific condition?
a. Elevate the head of the bed 30-45 degrees
b. Assess for pain every 30-60 minutes
c. Perform serial measurements of abdominal girth
d. Slightly elevate legs and buttocks to help expel flatus
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